Hello lovelies!
I am not sure when it fully happened, but I know it was early in my first year of college that I began to love accessories. Growing up as many girls born in the 80′s decade I was very drawn towards anything preppy. This was before Forever 21, H&M, Zara, Cotton On, and Franchesca’s. It was The Limited, Gap, 5-7-9, Abercrombie and Fitch, Holister, and Claires days. *sidenote (Gap was good then and is good now. They will always be a good go-to in my opinion) All of those stores at the time were very preppy. It was my time of collared shirts, khaki pants, sweater vests, Doc Martins, jellys, and Airwalks. The style was simple then and we had little options. This was before internet shopping was normal. As far as accessories, it was all sterling silver, charm bracelets, lockets, and anything Tiffany’s!!!
So somewhere from my bootcut khaki’s and Doc Martin wearing days I got accessorized through my new friend Ebay. It started with my love for Guatemalan friendship bracelets and literally the rest is history. In my early 20′s it wasn’t unusual for my bangles to be up to my elbows. Ridic I know.
My outfit today is compiled with 3 main preppy pieces- a white collared shirt, blazer and skinny jeans. By adding a gold floral statement necklace, spiked gold flats, cocktail ring, and 3 bold bracelets this ordinary preppy outfit has a little edge to it. One thing I think everyone strives for is originality. We may love and own the same items, but it’s how you wear them, combine them that truly shows who you are. What do you guys do to spice up ordinary looks?
Jeans-Jolt, Shoes-Sam Edleman, Bag-Alexander McQueen, Shirt-Eight Sixty, Ring-Nordstrom, Bracelets-Tory Burch/Forever 21/Kate Spade, Necklace-Nordstrom Rack, Sunglasses-Ray Bans, Blazer-Rubbish
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xoxo,
AVC
Love this outfit. I like to add a statement necklace to an outfit or some great heels. A bright red lip or bold berry lip is also a great way to spice up your look.
Agi:)
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Thanks Agi! This past year was the first year I attempted wearing a bold lip and I love it! It’s amazing how adding something so small can transform a look. Plus I am always down for an extra pop of color!
I love that blazer – too cute
Thank you.
Oh, Claires and Limited Too…haha! I LOVE this whole outfit!! I love preppy with an edge!
~Lauren
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I love looking back at our funny stages of life. I can’t wait til my kids do it to me too! Claires was the ultimate spot to spend allowance money. Mostly on chokers for me. LOL
xx
You look lovely!
XO
From the preppy queen herself! Thanks girl!!
hahaha – I jumped to your page as soon as I saw preppy! :p
Haha I love it! It’s just such an easy look to start with! I know you’d agree! 😉
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I do! Have a wonderful week end!
XO
I love the blazer! Looks amazing on you
I love it! Your own preppy look complete with the white collar shirt!
ps. I loved my bootcut khaki’s and Doc Martins too!
I love that Doc Martins are coming back too. It’s fun to look back on our past looks isn’t it?! Have a great night!
xoxo
Love the blazer! I usually have funky shoes, belts and socks on hand to make an outfit different!
Love funky shoes! I need to start upping my socks game though! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Great outfit Amy, polka dot is one of my all time favourite patterns! I actually have a blazer that’s very similar! Really love your accessories too, especially the aviators and the necklace! And that McQueen bag is just fab
Thank you Caroline! Aren’t we so lucky to have Pinterest and blogs to get ideas from?! Have a wonderful Saturday!!
Xo